Question

Plz Help I do not understand this

Cain is about to start a new job and his opponent employer has offered him two different options to get paid. Option A gives Cain $20 to start plus an additional $10 an hour option b gives Kane $40 to start plus an additional $5 an hour. Define your variables then create a system of equations.

Define Variables:
x =______
y =______
Equations
Option A: ______
Option B: ______

Answer 1

Hello,

So Y variable is what you would start with.

20 <= he'll start off with for a

40 <= what he'll start off with for b

And X variables would be the # of hours you're working.

10 <= meaning every hour worked is worth 10 dollars

5 <= meaning every hour worked will be paid 5 dollars

So let's just say for option a he works two hours

(Option A)

10 (2) + 20

20 + 20

= 40

(Option B)

5 (2) + 40

10 + 40

50

As for your equations

Y = 10x + 40

Y= 5x + 40